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{{otheruses|the Republic-era tank|other uses|Padilla}}
 
{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
 
{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
 
| image = PadillaAT.JPG
 
| image = PadillaAT.JPG
| name = Padilla Artillery Tank
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| name = Padilla Tube Artillery Tank
| manufacturer = [[Aldis Industries]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 32-33, "Padilla Tube Artillery Tank"</ref>
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| manufacturer = [[Aldis Industries]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 32–33: "Padilla Tube Artillery Tank"</ref>
 
| production year = 3077
 
| production year = 3077
 
| year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2406/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2406/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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| comsys = [[COMSET 9c]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/>
 
| comsys = [[COMSET 9c]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/>
 
| T&T = [[Aldis TTS 7]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/>
 
| T&T = [[Aldis TTS 7]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/>
| heat sinks = 10
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| heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]]
| speed = 54<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/>
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| speed = 54
| Crew = ???
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| Crew =  
| armament = 1x [[Sniper Artillery Piece]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> <br> 2x [[LRM-5]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> <br> 2x [[Small Pulse Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/>
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| armament =  
| BV (1.0) = ???
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* 1x [[Sniper Artillery Piece]]
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* 2x [[LRM-5]]
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* 2x [[Small Pulse Laser]]
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| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (2.0) = 592<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/><ref name="MUL1"/>
 
| BV (2.0) = 592<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/><ref name="MUL1"/>
 
}}
 
}}
  
== Description ==
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==Description==
Not to be confused with the original [[Padilla]], the '''Padilla Tube Artillery Tank''' was a [[Republic of the Sphere]] vehicle meant to fulfill a similar role.  Originally designed and produced by [[Aldis Industries]] at the request of [[Precentor Martial of the Word of Blake|Precentor Martial]] [[Cameron St. Jamais]], the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank serves as the main conventional artillery support platform used by the Republic Armed Forces.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/>
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Not to be confused with the original [[Padilla Heavy Artillery Tank|Padilla]], the '''Padilla Tube Artillery Tank''' was a [[Republic of the Sphere]] vehicle meant to fulfill a similar role.  Originally designed and produced by [[Aldis Industries]] at the request of [[Precentor Martial of the Word of Blake|Precentor Martial]] [[Cameron St. Jamais]], the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank serves as the main conventional artillery support platform used by the Republic Armed Forces.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/>
  
 
Carrying seven and a half tons of armor, the Padilla is well-protected for a vehicle of its size. This is good as the tank's low top speed could make it an easy target for fast moving units or airstrikes.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/>
 
Carrying seven and a half tons of armor, the Padilla is well-protected for a vehicle of its size. This is good as the tank's low top speed could make it an easy target for fast moving units or airstrikes.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/>
  
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
The Padilla Tube Artillery Tank carries a [[Sniper Artillery Piece]] as it's main weapon. Backed up by two tons of ammunition, this weapon allows the Padilla to put effective fire on targets from a great distance. For shorter range fire support, the Padilla is equipped with two LRM-5 launchers backed up by two tons of ammunition. This two ton bay allows the Padilla crew to mix their ammunition types. Occasionally Padilla crews have loaded [[Thunder LRM]]s to create a quick minefield. This allows them to delay enemy forces while they withdraw from close combat. Finally, a pair of Small Pulse Lasers serve to deter infantry, whether they're conventional or battle armored troops.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/>
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The Padilla Tube Artillery Tank carries a [[Sniper Artillery Piece]] as its main weapon. Backed up by two tons of ammunition, this weapon allows the Padilla to put effective fire on targets from a great distance. For shorter range fire support, the Padilla is equipped with two [[LRM-5]] launchers backed up by two tons of ammunition. This two ton bay allows the Padilla crew to mix their ammunition types. Occasionally Padilla crews have loaded [[Thunder LRM]]s to create a quick minefield. This allows them to delay enemy forces while they withdraw from close combat. Finally, a pair of [[Small Pulse Laser|Small Pulse Lasers]] serve to deter infantry, whether they're conventional or battle armored troops.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/>
  
 
== Variants ==
 
== Variants ==
 
*;Long Tom Cannon : Developed in [[Introduction Year::3077]],<ref name="MUL2"/> the Padilla LTC carries a single [[Long Tom Cannon]] with two tons of ammunition. To make room for this massive weapon, the Padilla LTC drops one LRM launcher and a ton of ammunition. This variant also carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to help protect itself.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> BV (2.0) = 985<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 35</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2405/padilla-tube-artillery-tank-ltc/ MUL online data for the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank (LTC) variant]''</ref>
 
*;Long Tom Cannon : Developed in [[Introduction Year::3077]],<ref name="MUL2"/> the Padilla LTC carries a single [[Long Tom Cannon]] with two tons of ammunition. To make room for this massive weapon, the Padilla LTC drops one LRM launcher and a ton of ammunition. This variant also carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to help protect itself.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> BV (2.0) = 985<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 35</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2405/padilla-tube-artillery-tank-ltc/ MUL online data for the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank (LTC) variant]''</ref>
  
*;Thumper : There is a Padilla variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3082]],<ref name="MUL3"/> that carries a Thumper Artillery Piece. The variant replace the Small lasers with two Medium Pulse Laser.  Additional the turret contains 4 MML3 for long range support. <ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> BV (2.0)= 530<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 13</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2407/padilla-tube-artillery-tank-thumper/ MUL online data for the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank (Thumper) variant]''</ref>
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*;Thumper : There is a Padilla variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3082]],<ref name="MUL3"/> that carries a Thumper Artillery Piece. The variant replace the Small lasers with two Medium Pulse Laser.  Additional the turret contains 4 MML3 for long range support.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> BV (2.0)= 530<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 13</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2407/padilla-tube-artillery-tank-thumper/ MUL online data for the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank (Thumper) variant]''</ref>
  
*;Dark Age (Padilla AMS) : The main weapon system of this variant is a turret mounted Defiance [[Thumper Artillery Piece| Thumper artillery]] tube.  This allows the Padilla to provide accurate fire support from long distances. The Padilla also packs a relatively large defensive armament, uncommon in other mobile artillery units.  Besides a pair of turret mounted [[Harpoon-6]] [[SRM-6]] racks, the Padilla also carries a pair of [[MainFire Point Defense]] [[Anti-Missile System]]s. This version was also produced by [[Cyclops Incorporated]] instead of Aldus Industries.<ref name="TRO:3150p222">''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 222, "New Tech, New Upgrades - Vehicles"</ref>
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*; Dark Age (Padilla AMS) : The main weapon system of this variant is a turret-mounted Defiance [[Thumper Artillery Piece| Thumper artillery]] tube.  This allows the Padilla to provide accurate fire support from long distances. The Padilla also packs a relatively large defensive armament, uncommon in other mobile artillery units.  Besides a pair of turret-mounted [[Harpoon-6]] [[SRM-6]] racks, the Padilla also carried a pair of [[MainFire Point Defense]] [[anti-missile system]]s. This version was also produced by [[Cyclops Incorporated]] instead of Aldus Industries.<ref name="TRO:3150p222">''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 222: "New Tech, New Upgrades - Vehicles"</ref>
  
*;Padilla Anti-Missile Tank : This version of the Padilla introduced in [[Introduction Year::3134]], replaces the standard Padilla weaponry with a [[Gauss Rifle]] tied into a [[Targeting Computer]]. The only other weapons are [[RISC]] [[Advanced Point Defense System]]s carried in the turret. Seven and a half tons of [[Vehicular Stealth Armor]] are powered by a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. This allows the Padilla Anti-Missile Tank to improve anti-missile defenses for itself and nearby friendly units, as well as providing direct fire support. The tank's top speed remains at 54km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,155<ref name="XTRO:RV3p13">''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3'', p. 13, "Padilla Anti-Missile Tank"</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7386/padilla-anti-missile-tank-standard/ MUL online data for the Padilla Anti-Missile Tank (Standard)]''</ref>
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*;Padilla Anti-Missile Tank : This version of the Padilla introduced in [[Introduction Year::3134]], replaces the standard Padilla weaponry with a [[Gauss rifle]] tied into a [[Targeting Computer]]. The only other weapons are [[RISC]] [[Advanced Point Defense System]]s carried in the turret. Seven and a half tons of [[Vehicular Stealth Armor]] are powered by a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. This allows the Padilla Anti-Missile Tank to improve anti-missile defenses for itself and nearby friendly units, as well as providing direct fire support. The tank's top speed remains at 54 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,155<ref name="XTRO:RV3p13">''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3'', p. 13: "Padilla Anti-Missile Tank"</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7386/padilla-anti-missile-tank-standard/ MUL online data for the Padilla Anti-Missile Tank (Standard)]''</ref>
  
== Related Vehicles ==
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==Related Vehicles==
* [[Padilla]] - The original Padilla was a [[SLDF]] design.  Twenty tons heavier than the Republic ''Padilla Artillery Tank'', other notable differences include the use of tracks instead of wheels, a lack of defensive armament, and the use of an [[Arrow IV]] launcher as its weapon system of choice.
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* [[Padilla Heavy Artillery Tank]] - The original Padilla was an [[SLDF]] design.  Twenty tons heavier than the Republic Padilla Tube Artillery Tank, other notable differences include the use of tracks instead of wheels, a lack of defensive armament, and the use of an [[Arrow IV]] launcher as its weapon system of choice.
  
== Tank Gallery ==
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==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Image: Padilla Artillery Tank.JPG|Dark Age Padilla Artillery Tank
 
Image: Padilla Artillery Tank.JPG|Dark Age Padilla Artillery Tank
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
== References ==
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==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
  
== Bibliography ==
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==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/death_from_above_14.pdf Stormhammers - Krystyn Shon's Dossier from MWDA's Death from Above]''
 
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]''

Latest revision as of 18:07, 8 April 2024

This article is about the Republic-era tank. For other uses, see Padilla.
PadillaAT.JPG
Padilla Tube Artillery Tank
Production information
Manufacturer Aldis Industries[1]
Production Year 3077[2]
Mission Fire Support
Type Wheeled
Cost 2,756,550 C-bills[2]
Technical specifications
Tech Base Inner Sphere[1]
Mass 55 tons[1]
Armor Star Slab/3[1]
Engine Leenex 145[1]
Speed 54 km/h
Communications System COMSET 9c[1]
Targeting Tracking System Aldis TTS 7[1]
Heat Sinks 10 single
Armament
BV (2.0) 592[1][2]


Description[edit]

Not to be confused with the original Padilla, the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank was a Republic of the Sphere vehicle meant to fulfill a similar role. Originally designed and produced by Aldis Industries at the request of Precentor Martial Cameron St. Jamais, the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank serves as the main conventional artillery support platform used by the Republic Armed Forces.[1]

Carrying seven and a half tons of armor, the Padilla is well-protected for a vehicle of its size. This is good as the tank's low top speed could make it an easy target for fast moving units or airstrikes.[1]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Padilla Tube Artillery Tank carries a Sniper Artillery Piece as its main weapon. Backed up by two tons of ammunition, this weapon allows the Padilla to put effective fire on targets from a great distance. For shorter range fire support, the Padilla is equipped with two LRM-5 launchers backed up by two tons of ammunition. This two ton bay allows the Padilla crew to mix their ammunition types. Occasionally Padilla crews have loaded Thunder LRMs to create a quick minefield. This allows them to delay enemy forces while they withdraw from close combat. Finally, a pair of Small Pulse Lasers serve to deter infantry, whether they're conventional or battle armored troops.[1]

Variants[edit]

  • Long Tom Cannon 
    Developed in 3077,[3] the Padilla LTC carries a single Long Tom Cannon with two tons of ammunition. To make room for this massive weapon, the Padilla LTC drops one LRM launcher and a ton of ammunition. This variant also carries a Guardian ECM Suite to help protect itself.[1] BV (2.0) = 985[4][3]
  • Thumper 
    There is a Padilla variant introduced in 3082,[5] that carries a Thumper Artillery Piece. The variant replace the Small lasers with two Medium Pulse Laser. Additional the turret contains 4 MML3 for long range support.[1] BV (2.0)= 530[6][5]
  • Dark Age (Padilla AMS) 
    The main weapon system of this variant is a turret-mounted Defiance Thumper artillery tube. This allows the Padilla to provide accurate fire support from long distances. The Padilla also packs a relatively large defensive armament, uncommon in other mobile artillery units. Besides a pair of turret-mounted Harpoon-6 SRM-6 racks, the Padilla also carried a pair of MainFire Point Defense anti-missile systems. This version was also produced by Cyclops Incorporated instead of Aldus Industries.[7]

Related Vehicles[edit]

  • Padilla Heavy Artillery Tank - The original Padilla was an SLDF design. Twenty tons heavier than the Republic Padilla Tube Artillery Tank, other notable differences include the use of tracks instead of wheels, a lack of defensive armament, and the use of an Arrow IV launcher as its weapon system of choice.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 32–33: "Padilla Tube Artillery Tank"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 online date for the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank
  3. 3.0 3.1 MUL online data for the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank (LTC) variant
  4. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 35
  5. 5.0 5.1 MUL online data for the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank (Thumper) variant
  6. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 13
  7. Technical Readout: 3150, p. 222: "New Tech, New Upgrades - Vehicles"
  8. Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3, p. 13: "Padilla Anti-Missile Tank"
  9. MUL online data for the Padilla Anti-Missile Tank (Standard)

Bibliography[edit]